US-based Muslim Alliance plans Task Force to Highlight atrocities in Indian held-Kashmir

WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (APP): American Muslim Alliance, a US-based organization, will launch a massive task force to highlight Indian atrocities in the Indian-held Kashmir and muster support for call of freedom by the oppressed Kashmiri people. The Alliance has held protests in Chicago to draw attention to the ongoing wave of violence in the occupied valley unleashed by… Continue reading US-based Muslim Alliance plans Task Force to Highlight atrocities in Indian held-Kashmir

Ayaz meets Chairman Standing Committee of NPC

Ayaz meets Chairman Standing Committee of NPC

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq met with Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Zhang Dejiang at the Great Hall of the People. The two sides reiterated their commitment to the timely completion of various projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridors (CPEC). It was underscored that… Continue reading Ayaz meets Chairman Standing Committee of NPC

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AJK President expresses concern over human rights abuses in IOK

MIRPUR (AJK), Sep 15 (APP): President of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Sardar Masood Khan Thursday condemned the human rights violations in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) and expressed his deep concern over the apathy of the International community over such ugly situation. The AJK President was talking to Prof. Paolo Cotta Ramusino, Secretary General of the International NGO Pugwash Conferences… Continue reading AJK President expresses concern over human rights abuses in IOK

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PIA’s post hajj operation to commence from Saturday

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Post hajj operation by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to bring back the pilgrims would start from Saturday (Sept 17). During the month long operation, total 126 special hajj flights would be operated from Jeddah and Madinah Munawwara to 10 cities of Pakistan including Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Sukkur, Multan and Rahimyarkhan.… Continue reading PIA’s post hajj operation to commence from Saturday

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Each train accident deceased to get Rs 800,000, injured Rs 300,000: Saad Rafique

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ISLAMABAD Sept 15 (APP): Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Thursday said as provided in the Pakistan Railways manual Rs 800,000 will be paid to each deceased and Rs 300,000 to each injured of the Multan train accident. The minister said every passenger of Pakistan Railways is considered insured once he stepped in and is paid proper… Continue reading Each train accident deceased to get Rs 800,000, injured Rs 300,000: Saad Rafique

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Saad Rafique seeks train accident report within 72 hours

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LAHORE, Sep 15 (APP): Minister for Railway Khawaja Saad Rafique on Thursday sought report on the train accident at Shujabad (Multan) within 72 hours. He directed the Pakistan Railways administration to prepare a detailed inquiry report on the accident. He expressed his grief over the loss of at least 4 lives and injuries to several… Continue reading Saad Rafique seeks train accident report within 72 hours

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Tahirul Qadri not believe in democracy: Nehal

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML N) Senator Nehal Hashmi Thursday said Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri does not believe in democracy and not loyal with country. Tahirul Qadri being a Canadian national was trying to disturb the peace and democratic system to achieve his nefarious designs but he will fail… Continue reading Tahirul Qadri not believe in democracy: Nehal

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Pakistan US joint exercise concludes

RAWALPINDI Sep 15 (APP): Pakistan US joint exercise “Inspired Gambit” concluded on Thursday at McCrady, South Carolina USA. According to Inter Services Public Relations, the nine days exercise was aimed to gain from each other’s experiences in the domain of counter terrorism and counter Improvised Explosive Device (IED) operations. Troops from Special Service Group and Aviation… Continue reading Pakistan US joint exercise concludes

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Somalia’s ambassador visits Walled city

Somalia’s ambassador visits Walled city

LAHORE, Sep 15 (APP): Ambassador of Somalia in Islamabad Mrs Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhsumi visited historic places here on Thursday. She visited the Lahore Fort, Mazar-e-Iqbal, Masjid Wazir Khan and various parts of the walled city with her family members. “The Lahore Fort is worthseeing. I studied about historic importance of it, which was built during… Continue reading Somalia’s ambassador visits Walled city

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Pakistan to forcefully raise Kashmir issue at UNGA: Birjees Tahir

Pakistan to forcefully raise Kashmir issue at UNGA: Birjees Tahir

ISLAMABAD, Sept 15 (APP): Minister for Kashmir Affairs Chaudhry Muhammad Birjees Tahir on Thursday said Pakistan continues moral, political and diplomatic support of people in occupied Kashmir and will forcefully raise the Kashmir issue at United Nations General Assembly. “Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif would forcefully raise the Kashmir issue at UNGA to awaken the world… Continue reading Pakistan to forcefully raise Kashmir issue at UNGA: Birjees Tahir

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Azadi Special Train arrives Havelian

HAVELIAN, Sep 15 (APP): The Azadi Special Train reached Havelian railway station Thursday. A large number of people including children and families warmly welcomed the Azadi Special Train and enjoyed different floats, stall and cultural galleries which beautifully decorated on the train. In connection with the Azadi Special Train arrival, In charge railway station Havelian… Continue reading Azadi Special Train arrives Havelian

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China invites Pak space experts to observe launch of unmanned space station

KARACHI, Sept 15 (APP): China invited Pakistani space scientists along with host of guests from foreign countries to observe the launch of Tiangong II space laboratory on Thursday night that would pave the way for a Chinese manned space station. The Deputy Director Wu Ping of the China Manned Space Agency also spokeswoman for the… Continue reading China invites Pak space experts to observe launch of unmanned space station

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AJK PM condemns recent wave of genocide in IOK

MIRPUR (AJK), Sep 15 (APP): AJK Prime Minister, Raja Farooq Haider Khan Thursday strongly condemned the recent killing spree in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) particularly on the eve of the eid. He observed as saying “Indian occupation forces are at war against unarmed people in the occupied valley”. While addressing a gathering in Muzaffarabad on Thursday Haider… Continue reading AJK PM condemns recent wave of genocide in IOK

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Several PPP leaders facing corruption cases: Daniyal

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League N, Member National Assembly Daniyal Aziz Thursday said that several Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leaders were facing corruption cases. Shah Mehmood Qureshi had showed reservations with PPP regarding Raymond Devis issue and resigned from foreign ministry, he said while talking to a private news channel. He said the… Continue reading Several PPP leaders facing corruption cases: Daniyal

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Turk PM, Mayor Istanbul congratulate Shehbaz Sharif on Eid

LAHORE, Sept 15 (APP): Turk Prime Minister Binali Yildirim and Mayor Istanbul Kadir Topbas telephoned Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Eidul Azha. They congratulated Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistani nation on this occasion and expressed good wishes, according to a handout issued here on Thursday. Talking to… Continue reading Turk PM, Mayor Istanbul congratulate Shehbaz Sharif on Eid

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APHC leaders laud PM Nawaz Sharif for strongly raising Kashmir issue at Int’l fora

MUZAFFARABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Leaders of the Azad Kashmir chapter of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) on Thursday lauded Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif for strongly raising Kashmir issue at UN and other international fora. Talking to APP, APHC AJK chapter’s leader Ghulam Muhammad Safi commended the initiatives taken by the Prime Minister of Pakistan regarding Kashmir dispute and said… Continue reading APHC leaders laud PM Nawaz Sharif for strongly raising Kashmir issue at Int’l fora

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Dubai based businessmen delegation calls on KP Governor

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PESHAWAR, Sept 15 (APP): A delegation of prominent figures hailing from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA, presently based in Dubai for business activities called on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Governor, Engineer Iqbal Zafar Jhagra at Governor’s House, Peshawar here Thursday. The delegation was led by the Peshawar based Honourary Consul General of Rumania, Ayub Afridi while it… Continue reading Dubai based businessmen delegation calls on KP Governor

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President grieved over loss of lives in Multan train accident

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Thursday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the train accident near Multan. The President commiserated with the bereaved families and prayed to Allah Almighty to grant fortitude to them to bear this loss. He directed the authorities concerned to provide the best… Continue reading President grieved over loss of lives in Multan train accident

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AJK legislators seek immediate notice by UN, world community of Indian barbarism in IOK

MIRPUR (AJK) Sept 15 (APP): Member AJK Legislative Assembly (MLA) Mian Yasir Rashid expressed his serious concern over deteriorating situation in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) and urged international community to take serious notice of Indian state terrorism in the held territory. While addressing a function at local high school at the capital city on Thursday as… Continue reading AJK legislators seek immediate notice by UN, world community of Indian barbarism in IOK

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